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Tuesday, February 9, 1932
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The Headlines
LISTS 9 POINTS AT GENEVA; Suggests Agenda Based on Draft Convention of Preparatory Body. FOR MATERIAL COST LIMIT United States Also Urges Curb on Tanks and Heavy Guns of Offensive Character. AMERICAN HOPES STRESSED Spokesman Asserts Decrease in Arms Is Essential to Peace and Economic Recovery. GIBSON OFFERS PLAN FOR CUTS IN ARMS
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On This Day
Prohibition law is abolished in Finland after a national referendum, where 70% voted for a repeal of the law.
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You Share a Birthday With
- William Henry Harrison (1773)
- Thomas Paine (1737)
- Jacques Monod (1910)
- Abdulaziz (1830)
- Ali-Shir Nava'i (1441)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
Tech Check
Parking Meter, Zoom Lens & Folding Wheelchair.
Cost of Living (1930)
Loaf of Bread
$0.09
Gallon of Gas
$0.20
Average Home
$3,900
New Car
$640
Meanwhile
- The Great Depression — GDP fell 30%; triggered by Black Tuesday (1929-10-29).
Time Elapsed
34,450 days ago
(94 years, 140 days)